Backpacking to Broken Top & No Name Lake

Backpacking to Broken Top Mountain and No Name Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness near Bend, Oregon is about 13 miles out and back trail. This trail gains roughly 2,657ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot traffic. There are also a few alternate routes: the Broken Top Trail […]

Backpacking to Young Lakes in Yosemite

Lower Young Lake at Sunset, Yosemite National Park | Backpacking to Young Lakes

Backpacking to Young Lakes in Yosemite National Park via Dog Lake is about 14 miles with 2,818 ft of elevation gain. This out-and-back trail is rated as hard and is popular among backpackers looking to explore the Tuolumne region. Permits Permits are required for all overnight trips in Yosemite, including backpacking to Young Lakes, and […]

Backpacking Onion Valley to Kearsarge and Matlock Lakes

Backpacking Onion Valley to Kearsarge and Matlock Lakes over Kearsarge Pass is about 13.5 miles. This trail gains roughly 3,727 ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot traffic. This is an out and back trail that follows up Kearsarge Pass. Permits Permits are required for all overnight trips […]

Backpacking the Canyon Creek Lakes Trail

Backpacking to Canyon Creek Lakes in the Trinity Alps Wilderness is about 15 miles. This trail gains roughly 2,956 ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot traffic. This is a out and back trail that follows the Canyon Creek river nearly the entire trail. There is also a […]

Tips for Backpacking and Hiking Alone

Tips for Backpacking and Hiking Alone | How To Be Safe | Somewhere Sierra

Solo backpacking and hiking is a great way to experience the outdoors at your own pace. Depending on your past experience outdoors, backpacking and hiking alone can seem daunting, scary and downright dangerous. As a woman, I am often told that people “don’t backpack outdoors for a reason” and “it’s too dangerous for women”, but […]